Detroit police veteran promoted to assistant chief

7:40 PM,
Sep. 20, 2013

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Chief James Craig opened a window into his restructuring plans for the Detroit Police Department today as he promoted the commanding officer of the city's busy Eastern District to assistant chief.

Eric Jones' appointment becomes effective immediately, Craig announced during a news conference at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters. Craig said Jones has distinguished himself as a veteran of the department.

The announcement, which Craig said "signifies a special time in the new DPD," set off a roar of applause from the department staffers who filled the room. ...